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What is Montessori?

Montessori Definition

Montessori is a method of education that is based on self-directed activity, hands-on learning and collaborative play.

What is different about a Montessori school?

Children all develop at different paces, and they have different strengths and interests. While in a traditional education every child in the class must follow one path set out by the teacher, a Montessori education follows the individual child's interests using observation.

What does North Star do differently?

We have multiple grade classes. The student are able to learn in an environment of challenge and creativity by being around all ages of students.

What are the structure of a Montessori school?

Teachers model respect, loving kindness, and a belief in peaceful conflict resolution. Montessori students enjoy freedom within limits. Working within parameters set by their teachers, students are active participants in deciding what their focus of learning will be.

About North Star Montessori Academy

Mission Statement

North Star Montessori Academy fosters a Montessori environment allowing the whole child the freedom and support to question, think deeply, and make connections. Our Montessori environment yields confident, motivated, and self-directed learners able to think critically, work collaboratively, and become respectful citizens in an ever-changing world.

Stewardship

Students and staff take care of those in our charge by helping connect personal wellness to that of the prepared environment. We encourage awareness of others and where we find ourselves. We collaborate to take care of our environment on our campus, in our local community as well as globally.

Compassion

We are connected to, and care for all students in the school, both in classrooms and common spaces. We ae willing to address issues as necessary. We are human beings and we treat one another with kindness and dignity.

Problem Solving

Problems are solved when student are empowered to resolve conflicts both on their own and in small group settings. Student are empowered to be self-motivated, self-disciplined, and independent learners by building relationships and gaining knowledge of their peers. Faculty and staff are able to meet individual needs through these collaborative restorative justice practices.

Community

We are a family that supports, encourage, collaborates, and accepts the child and each member of our community.

Progressive

Our teachers are up-to-date on current national and state standards and how they relate to Montessori theory and practice. We are intentional and adaptable with our Montessori instruction and how to these methods suit our current student population in order to best "follow the student".

10 Characteristics of Children in the Montessori Classroom

testimonial

What Students Have To Say

Saoirse shares her testimonial as a North Star Montessori Student. Her testimonial serves as an inspiring example of what students can accomplish when they’re given the right tools and encouragement.